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RDS (Radio Data System)
Note that the RDS function only works when receiving RDS compatible
stations.
RDS (works only on the FM band) is a broadcasting service which
allows a station to send additional information along with the regular
radio program signal.
The following four types of RDS information can be received with this
unit:
n RDS Search
Use this function to automatically tune to FM stations that provide
the RDS service.
1
Press
TUNER
to switch the input
source to "TUNER (FM)".
• For details on selecting the input source
using the unit buttons, see "Selecting
the input source using the main unit"
(vpage 23).
2
SEARCH
Press
.
3
Use
ui
to select "RDS
ENTER
Search", then press
,
/
ENTER
or
p
.
1
3
Automatically begin the RDS search
operation.
• If no RDS station is found, "No Programme" is displayed.
Viewing information during reception
INFO
Press
while receiving a RDS to display the information currently
being broadcast.
*
*
1
PS
Freq.
RT
PTY
*1 Program service name
• If a station name is entered, it is displayed.
*2 Frequency
PTY (Program Type)
PTY identifies the type of RDS program.
The program types and their displays are as follows:
NEWS
News
Current Affairs
AFFAIRS
Information
INFO
Sports
SPORT
EDUCATE
Education
SLEEP
CLOCK
DIMMER
POWER
DRAMA
Drama
CULTURE
Culture
INTERNET
ONLINE
MUSIC
RADIO
MUSIC
SERVER
SCIENCE
Science
TUNER
ANALOG IN
DIGITAL IN
VARIED
Varied
iPod
USB
CD
POP M
Pop Music
CH -
CH
+
ROCK M
Rock Music
TUNE -
TUNE +
Easy Listening
EASY M
Music
MUTE
ADD
LIGHT M
Light Classical
FAVORITE
VOLUME
CLASSICS
Serious Classical
SDB
CALL
TONE
OTHER M
Other Music
TOP MENU
INFO
n PTY Search
ENTER
Use this function to find RDS stations broadcasting a designated
program type (PTY).
SEARCH
SETUP
For a description of each program type, refer to "PTY (Program
Type)".
1
2
3
. /
ABC
DEF
1
4
5
6
Press
TUNER
GHI
JKL
MNO
7
8
9
source to "TUNER (FM)".
PQRS
TUV
WXYZ
+10
0
CLEAR
a/A
*
• For details on selecting the input source
MODE
RANDOM REPEAT PROGRAM
using the unit buttons, see "Selecting
the input source using the main unit"
(vpage 23).
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2
Press
SEARCH
3
ui
Use
to select "PTY Search",
then press
or
p
.
WEATHER
Weather
Finance
FINANCE
Children's
CHILDREN
programmes
SOCIAL
Social Affairs
RELIGION
Religion
PHONE IN
Phone In
Travel
TRAVEL
Leisure
LEISURE
JAZZ
Jazz Music
COUNTRY
Country Music
NATION M
National Music
OLDIES
Oldies Music
FOLK M
Folk Music
DOCUMENT Documentary
SLEEP
CLOCK
DIMMER
POWER
INTERNET
ONLINE
MUSIC
RADIO
MUSIC
SERVER
to switch the input
TUNER
ANALOG IN
DIGITAL IN
iPod
USB
CD
CH -
CH
+
TUNE -
TUNE +
MUTE
ADD
FAVORITE
VOLUME
.
SDB
CALL
TONE
TOP MENU
INFO
ENTER
ENTER
, 1
/
ENTER
3
SEARCH
SETUP
1
2
3
. /
ABC
DEF
4
5
6
GHI
JKL
MNO
7
8
9
PQRS
TUV
WXYZ
+10
0
CLEAR
a/A
*
RANDOM REPEAT PROGRAM
MODE
34
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Tuning in radio stations
4
Use
ui
to call out the desired program type, then
ENTER
/
ENTER
p
press
, 1
or
3
Automatically begin the PTY search operation.
• If no program of the specified type is found, "No Programme" is
displayed.
TP (Traffic Program)
TP identifies programs that carry traffic announcements.
This allows you to easily find out the latest traffic conditions in your
area before leaving home.
n TP Search
Use this function to find RDS stations broadcasting traffic programs
(TP stations).
1
Press
TUNER
to switch the input
source to "TUNER (FM)".
• For details on selecting the input source
using the unit buttons, see "Selecting
the input source using the main unit"
(vpage 23).
2
Press
SEARCH
.
3
Use
ui
to select "TP Search",
ENTER
/
ENTER
then press
, 1
3
or
p
.
Automatically begin the TP search
operation.
• "No Programme" is displayed when there is no traffic information
broadcast station.
.
SLEEP
CLOCK
DIMMER
POWER
INTERNET
ONLINE
MUSIC
RADIO
MUSIC
SERVER
TUNER
ANALOG IN
DIGITAL IN
iPod
USB
CD
CH -
CH
+
TUNE -
TUNE +
MUTE
ADD
FAVORITE
VOLUME
SDB
CALL
TONE
TOP MENU
INFO
ENTER
SEARCH
SETUP
1
2
3
. /
ABC
DEF
4
5
6
GHI
JKL
MNO
7
8
9
PQRS
TUV
WXYZ
+10
0
CLEAR
*
a/A
RANDOM REPEAT PROGRAM
MODE
RC-1174
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